Release notes

API

• The Create an order shipment endpoint no longer supports UPSOnline as a shipper.

• The newly-released product review mutation is now available. Now, you can create product reviews through the built-in comment system using the GraphQL Storefront API.

• We are excited to announce Japanese language support. Now, BigCommerce’s Cornerstone Stencil theme supports uneditable strings in Japanese.

• We’ve added a new query parameter, transaction_id, in GET Refunds API endpoints.

• The GraphQL Storefront API now supports creating cart/checkout redirect URLs.

Announcements

• BigCommerce will deprecate support for Stencil CLI version 6 and older starting June 3, 2024. This decision is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure optimal performance and security for all platform users.

  Action required: To facilitate a smooth transition, we encourage you to upgrade to the latest version of Stencil CLI before the deprecation date. Upgrading ensures you and your team access the latest enhancements and features.

  How to upgrade: Run the following command in your terminal window to install the latest version.

  npm i -g @bigcommerce/stencil-cli

  If you have any questions or need assistance with the upgrade process, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team. We’re here to help ensure a seamless transition for your storefront.

• We’ve updated our list of dev support options to include the Resource Hub.

Bug Fixes

• Updated error responses and definitions for brands v3 endpoints.

• Corrected the Create a product variant response body example.

• Clarified the ambiguity around what it means to be a subscriber and added examples of POST/PUT requests for subscribers. See Customers and subscribers for details.

• Updated data type from array to string for the name:link parameter for Get All Price Lists.

• Removed duplicated parameters in the following openAPI operations. Thank you @smack-riccardoc!

  • customers.v3

  • orders.v2

  • themes.v3

  • widgets.v3

Cornerstone 6.14.0

• account.php is inside of a list item. #2457

• Screen reader only text must be provided. #2454

• Remove “cookie notification” JS and CSS. #2447

• Storefront navigation for switching between country-specific websites (step 1). #2453

• ADA Compliance - Accordion buttons are not read by screen reader correctly. #2441

• ADA Compliance - Region requires additional ARAI markup to assist screen reader users. #2435

• ADA Compliance - Add translations to accessibility attributes for Coupon Code and Gift Certificates. #2440

• ADA Compliance - The Add to Cart modal dialog container is not labeled. #2427

• ADA Compliance - Decorative SVG elements should be hidden from screen reader users. #2432

• ADA Compliance - Content that functions as a list should be indicated as such to screen reader users. #2429

• ADA Compliance - All form fields must be properly labeled. #2433

• ADA Compliance - Errors are not identified to screen reader users within the Refine By accordions. #2424

• ADA Compliance - Expandable items should be read by screen reader. #2422

• Page Suggested Items are still listed on Cornerstone. #2438

• Remove shop_by_price: true from category.html. #2431

• Added SEPA and ECP stored bank account types to the Payment methods page. #2434

• Added min-height for vaulted payment methods. #2455

API

• The REST Management API’s Update a checkout endpoint allows you to add a custom shipping method to the consignment ID. This feature allows you to create a manual order using this shipping method.

Bug Fixes

• We corrected our authentication documentation because the Customer login API had the wrong information for token creation. Users need store-level access to create a token. You must install the app on the store before creating a JWT.

• Added missing order_level_refund_amount field to the Create a refund quote response.

• Clarified the relation between the amounts needed to complete the refund in the Create refund quote endpoint.

Developer Blog

• Revolutionizing B2B Ecommerce: BigCommerce's B2B Edition Open Source Buyer Portal

API

• The newly released SRI hash feature is now available to use. Now, you can add SRI hashes to external SRC scripts.

• We’re happy to announce the include_fields query parameter on batch metafields, which can help you query specific enum fields. You can view this change for the following metafields:

  • Brand Batch Metafields

  • Categories Batch Metafields

  • Products Batch Metafields

  • Product Variants Batch Metafields

  • Customers Batch Metafields

  • Orders Batch Metafields

  • Channels Batch Metafields

  • Carts Batch Metafields

  • Locations Batch Metafields

Payments

• We're pleased to inform you that PayPal (Commerce Platform) now supports the storage of PayPal accounts with Braintree. This update brings added convenience and ease to your payment processes.

Bug Fixes

• Replaced the incorrect currency code in the Create a cart endpoint so merchants can use the sample code for Carts with 'custom item' without encountering an error.

• Fixed a broken category assignments link on the Channel webhooks page.

• Removed an incorrect statement in the Create cart redirect URL usage notes. You can create redirects for any cart, including one created with the GraphQL Storefront API.

• Fixed an incorrect example on the Update instruments endpoint.

API

• We’re happy to announce Promotions API is Generally Available (GA).

• The GraphQL Storefront API now supports cart metafields.

• Added a Localization document that describes how to localize a Catalyst storefront.

Webhooks

• The newly-released delivery exception webhook alerts users of delivery issues at their primary delivery destination.

Announcement

BigCommerce will deprecate support for Stencil CLI version 6 and older starting June 3, 2024. This decision is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure optimal performance and security for all platform users.

• Action required: To facilitate a smooth transition, we encourage you to upgrade to the latest version of Stencil CLI before the deprecation date. Upgrading ensures you and your team access the latest enhancements and features.

• How to upgrade: Run the following command in your terminal window to install the latest version.

  npm i -g @bigcommerce/stencil-cli

  If you have any questions or need assistance with the upgrade process, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team. We’re here to help ensure a seamless transition for your storefront.

Developer Blog

• Navigating the End of Third-Party Cookies: A Guide for BigCommerce App Developers

• Harness the Power of the Promotions API: Now GA!

API

• The newly updated store/order/transaction/created webhook allows you to receive data for transaction_status, transaction_type, and result attributes.

Bug Fixes

• Updated the Webhooks Tutorial to change ngrok installation instructions.

• We’ve updated the cost_price field description to include how this field displays in the UI. See this field in the Create a Product Variant endpoint. Thank you, Pranay-Kumar-16, for bringing this issue to our attention.

API

• Merchants can now select which regions they want to use an automatic tax provider. To learn more about the new merchant flow, see configuring tax providers in the Tax Provider API doc.

Stencil

• Updated stencil category shop_by_price.yml description to include new functionality.

Bug Fix

• Removed duplicate listing of “Store Address” in Store information updated events.

API

• Added an End-to-end Guide for Headless checkout flow with the GraphQL Storefront API to describe how to work with shopper interactions on headless storefronts.

• The Management Checkout API now supports item-level and cart-level discounts.

• Updated the number of allowed domains for CORS to 2 for the GraphQL Storefront Tokens Create a Token endpoint.

Bug Fixes

• Revisited out-of-date screenshots in the Publishing an App article to provide the correct steps to certify an application.

• Made state_or_province required in the Add Consignment to Checkout and Create a Customer Address endpoints.

Bug Fixes

• Added missing fields (is_active and updated_at) to Get all themes and Get a theme endpoints.

• Added the missing consents array to the Subscribers API endpoints.